Part Two. We dive into an extraordinary journey of resilience with Athena Brownson. At the peak of her real estate career—feeling invincible and unstoppable—Athena’s life took an unexpected turn. Strange health issues appeared, and she was eventually diagnosed with Lyme disease, a condition that would change everything. For the past eight years, Athena has lived in chronic pain, relying on plasma transfusions four days each month just to keep going. Her life now revolves around battling this dis...
Nov 13, 2024•25 min•Ep. 67
Part One. We dive into an extraordinary journey of resilience with Athena Brownson. At the peak of her real estate career—feeling invincible and unstoppable—Athena’s life took an unexpected turn. Strange health issues appeared, and she was eventually diagnosed with Lyme disease, a condition that would change everything. For the past eight years, Athena has lived in chronic pain, relying on plasma transfusions four days each month just to keep going. Her life now revolves around battling this dis...
Nov 12, 2024•29 min•Ep. 66
Part Three. Today’s episode has a unique twist: I’m interviewing a storytelling expert to share his own story. My guest, Chris Hare, is a strategic narrative advisor and coach for companies like Amazon and Microsoft, guiding leaders and executives with his approach, Atomic Storytelling . His method breaks down complex stories into their core, resonant elements. In this three-part series, we’ll journey through Chris’s experiences in three stages. On Wednesday, in Part 1, we explored his expertise...
Nov 08, 2024•24 min•Ep. 65
Part Two. Today’s episode has a unique twist: I’m interviewing a storytelling expert to share his own story. My guest, Chris Hare, is a strategic narrative advisor and coach for companies like Amazon and Microsoft, guiding leaders and executives with his approach, Atomic Storytelling . His method breaks down complex stories into their core, resonant elements. In this three-part series, we’ll journey through Chris’s experiences in three stages. Yesterday, in Part 1, we explored his expertise in h...
Nov 07, 2024•36 min•Ep. 64
Part One. Today’s episode has a unique twist: I’m interviewing a storytelling expert to share his own story. My guest, Chris Hare, is a strategic narrative advisor and coach for companies like Amazon and Microsoft, guiding leaders and executives with his approach, Atomic Storytelling . His method breaks down complex stories into their core, resonant elements. In this three-part series, we’ll journey through Chris’s experiences in three stages. Today, in Part 1, we’ll explore his expertise in hel...
Nov 06, 2024•23 min•Ep. 63
Part Two. Who couldn’t use a bit more happiness? In this two-part series, we dive into the journey of Rahshea Cardiff, VP of Partnerships at Happy Companies —a venture dedicated to building happier, healthier workplaces. With over 20 years of experience in people management across big names like Best Buy, Starbucks, and Microsoft, Rahshea is passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences. But her story goes beyond the corporate world; she’s faced deep personal challenges, including th...
Nov 05, 2024•33 min•Ep. 62
Part One. Who couldn’t use a bit more happiness? In this two-part series, we dive into the journey of Rahshea Cardiff, VP of Partnerships at Happy Companies —a venture dedicated to building happier, healthier workplaces. With over 20 years of experience in people management across big names like Best Buy, Starbucks, and Microsoft, Rahshea is passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences. But her story goes beyond the corporate world; she’s faced deep personal challenges, including th...
Nov 03, 2024•29 min•Ep. 61
Part Two. Thinking about leaving Corporate America? Or maybe you’ve already taken the leap and are still navigating the journey? This episode is tailor-made for you. Today’s guest, Alison Stewart, made a bold move from a decade-long career in finance and insurance into the fast-paced world of startups. A switch she made in the midst of the pandemic. Even more inspiring? She landed this opportunity through networking on LinkedIn. While many of us turn to LinkedIn for job searches, skepticism arou...
Nov 01, 2024•34 min•Ep. 60
Part One. Thinking about leaving Corporate America? Or maybe you’ve already taken the leap and are still navigating the journey? This episode is tailor-made for you. Today’s guest, Alison Stewart, made a bold move from a decade-long career in finance and insurance into the fast-paced world of startups. A switch she made in the midst of the pandemic. Even more inspiring? She landed this opportunity through networking on LinkedIn. While many of us turn to LinkedIn for job searches, skepticism arou...
Oct 31, 2024•23 min•Ep. 59
We’re joined by Paul Austin, founder and CEO of Third Wave , who champions the responsible use of psychedelics for personal and leadership development. While psychedelics remain illegal in many places and continue to be the subject of ongoing legal and medical debate, Paul is educating the world on their potential benefits and the transformative role they could play in enhancing mental clarity, creativity, and growth. As the host, I offer this forum as a space for diverse voices to share their t...
Oct 30, 2024•40 min•Ep. 58
So, you want to quit your job?! You’ve hit a roadblock. Every morning, you’re dragging yourself out of bed, dreading the workday ahead. The office vibe feels off, politics and gossip are draining, deadlines are relentless. You think the only escape is to quit—maybe loudly, maybe quietly. But our guest, Author of "Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job" , Darcy Eikenberg says, “No, you don’t have to quit to save your career.” How? In today's episode, Darcy and I dive into why ...
Oct 29, 2024•37 min•Ep. 57
Part Two. How many people do you know who walk into a public restroom and leave it cleaner than they found it? I do—and so does the wife of today’s guest, Monte Wood. Like me, she does it because she wants to make things better for the next person. Monte, author of Generosity Wins and former CEO of Opus Agency, has worked with industry legends like Mark Benioff, Andy Grove, Steve Jobs, John Chambers and Andy Jassy. He’s learned from them, his mentors, and his mother what generosity truly means a...
Oct 25, 2024•25 min•Ep. 56
Part One. How many people do you know who walk into a public restroom and leave it cleaner than they found it? I do—and so does the wife of today’s guest, Monte Wood. Like me, she does it because she wants to make things better for the next person. Monte, author of Generosity Wins and former CEO of Opus Agency, has worked with industry legends like Mark Benioff, Andy Grove, Steve Jobs, John Chambers and Andy Jassy. He’s learned from them, his mentors, and his mother what generosity truly means a...
Oct 24, 2024•34 min•Ep. 55
Part Two. Social media has trained us to treat connections like disposable apps—add a “friend” in a second, remove them just as easily. But what happens when we treat relationships this way? Without sustainable connections, how can we collaborate, build strong teams, or achieve lasting outcomes? In the last episode, I sat down with Edward J. van Luinen and Tricia Cerrone to explore the power of connection and collaboration. That is part one of a two-part series where we looked at how they had tu...
Oct 23, 2024•34 min•Ep. 54
Part One. Social media has trained us to treat connections like disposable apps—add a “friend” in a second, remove them just as easily. But what happens when we treat relationships this way? Without sustainable connections, how can we collaborate, build strong teams, or achieve lasting outcomes? In this episode, I sit down with Tricia Cerrone and Edward J. van Luinen to explore the power of connection and collaboration. This is part one of a two-part series where we look at how they turned a pos...
Oct 22, 2024•34 min•Ep. 53
Part Two. What began as a simple idea to honor a friend has now become a global movement. The 24 Hour Race is the largest student-run event combating human trafficking. In this episode, we explore how a one-time charity event turned into an ongoing mission, with thousands of students raising 20 millions for a noble cause. Key Highlights of Our Interview: From the Wilderness to the Workplace: Business Team Building 401 “Business is a watered-down version of an expedition, and an expedition is a h...
Oct 18, 2024•34 min•Ep. 52
Part One. What began as a simple idea to honor a friend has now become a global movement. The 24 Hour Race is the largest student-run event combating human trafficking. In this episode, we explore with the Founder and Executive Chairman of 24 Hour Race, Chris Schrader, how a one-time charity event turned into an ongoing mission, with thousands of students raising 20 millions for a noble cause. Key Highlights of Our Interview: How a Teenage Charity Event Turned into a Global Phenomenon Fighting H...
Oct 17, 2024•27 min•Ep. 51
Part Two. I used to work in LA for TCW Asset Management, where I managed billion-dollar funds for institutions alongside the Bond King, Jeffrey Gundlach, focusing on bond and credit portfolios. Today, I’m meeting someone else from LA, but with a different angle on investment—precious metals like gold and silver. Our guest, Collin Plume, is here to talk about something often overlooked and undervalued. But don’t worry—this isn’t a sales pitch on buying gold or silver. Collin and I will dive into ...
Oct 16, 2024•37 min•Ep. 50
Part One. I used to work in LA for TCW Asset Management, where I managed billion-dollar funds for institutions alongside the Bond King, Jeffrey Gundlach, focusing on bond and credit portfolios. Today, I’m meeting someone else from LA, but with a different angle on investment—precious metals like gold and silver. Our guest, Collin Plume, is here to talk about something often overlooked and undervalued. But don’t worry—this isn’t a sales pitch on buying gold or silver. Collin and I will dive into ...
Oct 15, 2024•33 min•Ep. 49
Part Two. Money Philosopher Michael Sakraida, author of Money, Balance and Joy: Improving Your Life Story , dives into the chaos of balancing wealth and happiness in today’s noisy ever-changing world. Spoiler: it’s not just about stacking cash. Michael unveils his three-part happiness equation—monetary wealth, time wealth, and social wealth—and why you need all three in harmony to live your best life. He doesn’t hold back, taking shots at Wall Street, risk tolerance tests, and the “Financial Med...
Oct 11, 2024•23 min•Ep. 48
Part One. Money Philosopher Michael Sakraida, author of Money, Balance and Joy: Improving Your Life Story , dives into the chaos of balancing wealth and happiness in today’s noisy ever-changing world. Spoiler: it’s not just about stacking cash. Michael unveils his three-part happiness equation—monetary wealth, time wealth, and social wealth—and why you need all three in harmony to live your best life. He doesn’t hold back, taking shots at Wall Street, risk tolerance tests, and the “Financial Med...
Oct 10, 2024•25 min•Ep. 47
In this episode, I sit down with Ian Myers, founder and CEO of Oceans, a talent agency connecting skilled professionals from Sri Lanka with US companies. While Ian’s known for scaling his business from zero to $10 million in under two years, there’s much more to his story. A Tintin fan like me, Ian’s career has been shaped by his adventurous spirit—moving from the US to Japan, exploring fields from literature to banking, venture capital to entrepreneurship, and gaming to talent recruitment. His ...
Oct 08, 2024•40 min•Ep. 46
John Gates is someone who can help you get the most out of your compensation package, especially when you’re making a career switch or transition. When prepping for this interview, I skimmed through his book , ACT YOUR WAGE. It reminded me of my business school days studying negotiation. The concepts really align—like focusing on multiple elements in a negotiation instead of just zeroing in on one number. But here’s the challenge—Unlike business deals where you can stay strategic and detached, s...
Oct 07, 2024•43 min•Ep. 45
Part Two. This episode—and the last—are for the introverts, the ADHDers, those on the autism spectrum, trauma survivors, strategy-brained square pegs, frustrated change-makers, rebelutionaries (that’s rebels and revolutionaries combined), and thinker-doers. Why? Because our guest today, Sara Lobkovich, is part of these groups. And she’s not holding back anymore. In fact, she’s spent months writing two books that bring together her life lessons and business strategy experience to help us all wake...
Oct 04, 2024•34 min•Ep. 44
Part One. This episode—and the next—are for the introverts, the ADHDers, those on the autism spectrum, trauma survivors, strategy-brained square pegs, frustrated change-makers, rebelutionaries (that’s rebels and revolutionaries combined), and thinker-doers. Why? Because our guest today, Sara Lobkovich, is part of these groups. And she’s not holding back anymore. In fact, she’s spent months writing two books that bring together her life lessons and business strategy experience to help us all wake...
Oct 03, 2024•35 min•Ep. 43
This isn’t just a corporate chat! I’m joined by Jason Bloomfield, Global Head of Change and Experience Design at Ericsson. With 20+ years of experience across companies like M&G PLC, Prudential Financial, and MetLife, Jason’s been in the trenches of M&A integration, direct-to-consumer strategies, and organizational transformation. Jason opens up about some real-life disruptions—like how his parents’ separation shaped his resilience and how he’s learned to turn big challenges into meaning...
Oct 02, 2024•44 min•Ep. 42
Part Two. Jennifer Selby Long, who has spent the last 30 years helping tech leaders navigate the waves of tech evolution, leading and managing organizational change. In recent years, her focus has been on cybersecurity, digital transformation, and user experience. But don’t tune out just yet if you’re not in those fields—what Jennifer shares is relevant to anyone looking to thrive in today’s fast-changing world. This episode (and the last one) is all about how to guide yourself through personal ...
Oct 01, 2024•45 min•Ep. 41
Part One. Jennifer Selby Long, who has spent the last 30 years helping tech leaders navigate the waves of tech evolution, leading and managing organizational change. In recent years, her focus has been on cybersecurity, digital transformation, and user experience. But don’t tune out just yet if you’re not in those fields—what Jennifer shares is relevant to anyone looking to thrive in today’s fast-changing world. This episode (and the next) is all about how to guide yourself through personal tran...
Sep 28, 2024•28 min•Ep. 40
Would you return to office 5 days a week? Author of The Long Distance Leader , Wayne Turmel and I dive into a crucial topic: long-distance leadership in an era where communication technology is rapidly evolving for both workers and leaders. Yes, you read that right—long-distance leadership , not long-distance relationships. Just like with any relationship, maintaining, nurturing, and fixing long-distance leadership is far from straightforward. This conversation couldn’t be more timely. When we r...
Sep 26, 2024•40 min•Ep. 39
Part Two I’m joined by none other than Erika Ayers Badan, the current CEO of Food52 —a leading innovator in the food, cooking, and home space. Before her time at Food52, Erika was the first-ever CEO of Barstool Sports , and her career spans across media, marketing, and tech, with roles at companies like Fidelity, Microsoft, AOL, and Yahoo. On my show, I bring on guests who are willing to share real, lived stories. And Erika has no shortage of those. In fact, she’s gathered so many lessons along ...
Sep 24, 2024•29 min•Ep. 38
